I am interested in exploring the complicated idea of endowing a single human with the all-powerful characteristics normally attributed to monotheists' notion of God.
The New Testament does nothing to satisfy the reader of the obvious complication of this very notion. And I would like to know whether an author has already explored this idea with any depth and seriousness.
2007-04-19 16:01:17 · 10 answers · asked by el_dormilon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dune. It deals with the idea not of omnipotence, but of omniscience, and the terrible responsibility of being a messiah, and an inadequate one at that. (Although, personally i couldn't slog through the sequels.)
2007-04-19 16:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by dreamed1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The New Testament does nothing to satisfy the reader of the obvious complication of this very notion"
I don't know about that. If you mean a person having the power of creation, only God has that power. But the NT is full of accounts of people being gifted by God with miraculous powers. Peter and Paul both healed people and raised people from the dead. The NT also makes it clear that God is the only source of divine power and He only gives it to people to use in service to Him.
Supposedly the Devil will give a false prophet the power to perform counterfeit miracles, but who wants power from the Devil that ends up with being cast into the Lake of Fire for all eternity?
2007-04-19 16:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Mormons" will air on PBS April 30 and May 1, 2007 at 9 P.M.
It's supposedly is a fair examination of a church that claims to be founded and continually lead by a prophet. I have a suspicion it'll be another whitewash.
While a prophet isn't in the same league as a deity, it's pretty close.
Actually, 'Superman' is the modern archetype for what you describe: a single all-powerful righteous being, not born of this earth, but was sent to save it.
But you said 'seriously', and I'm usually not up to the task...
2007-04-19 16:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love thinking & seeking...wonderful!!! and yes, there is a series called "Conversations with God...an uncommon dialog" by author Neale Donald Walsch that you may find quite interesting...delightful reading as well. Sylvia Browne's books are also wonderful reads with soooo much info of truth...she's an amazing woman of our own time. And if you enjoy delving into the Native American realm, Mary Summer Rain's experiences in her writings are just wonderful & heartfelt.
These will get your brain cookin' for a while...and I'm sure you will find other suggestions from other answerers that will serve to continue your endeavors...have at it all!
One thought to keep upfront as you go...take from these sources whatever rings your soul chimes, and simply leave the rest...this adventure is part of what is creating YOU...
Good Journey!!!
2007-04-19 16:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by MsET 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 12:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible.
Khasmir - Led Zeppelin
Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream
I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been
To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen
They talk of days for which they sit and wait and all will be revealed
2007-04-19 16:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Maestro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oddly enough, the first example I can think of off the top of my head is a comic book. Try checking out "Lucifer", which is available in graphic novel format. And yes, it's about that Lucifer. Read "Sandman" first if you're really interested in following the storyline.
2007-04-19 16:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Bruce Almighty?
2007-04-19 16:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some of the Conversation with God books do this. Great reads-all of them.
2007-04-19 16:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary Poppins.
2007-04-19 16:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋